Contents Volunteer! It’s Your OLLI .................................................................. ii All About OLLI .................................................................................. iii OLLI Organi�a�on ............................................................................ iv Courses 100 Art and Music ...................................................................................... 1 200 Economics and Finance ....................................................................... 4 300 History ................................................................................................ 5 400 Literature, Theater, and �ri�ng .......................................................... 8 500 Languages ........................................................................................... 13 600 Religious Studies ................................................................................. 14 650 Humani�es and Social Sciences ........................................................... 16 700 Current Events..................................................................................... 19 800 Science, Technology, and Health .......................................................... 21 900 Other Topics ........................................................................................ 24 Special Events RCC Professional Touring Ar�st Series ........................................................ 27 Lectures ..................................................................................................... 28 Performance and Trips ............................................................................... 39 Social Events .............................................................................................. 42 Between Term Events ................................................................................ 43 Clubs ............................................................................................... 45 Step by Step Instruc�ons to Register Online .................................... 50 Membership and Registra�on .......................................................... 51 Registra�on Form ............................................................................ 53 Schedules ........................................................................................ 55 Friends of OLLI……...………………………………………………………………………. 59 Map ................................................................................................. 60 �o�er photo �y �a�onals tour guide �aria Limar�i� ta�en on an OLLI field trip summer 2019 and slightly altered to highlight the OLLI logo. This image is representa��e o� an OLLI e��ursion� it is not an ad� endorsement or asso�ia�on �ith the produ�t or ser�i�es �eatured. i Volunteer! It’s Your OLLI! Did you know that OLLI is run by member-volunteers? Courses, clubs, special events, social activities, publications, and classroom services—all are developed by members like you. OLLI simply would not exist without the dedication of our wonderful member-volunteers. Volunteering at OLLI is not only rewarding, it can also be life-altering for many members. Make new friends, build community, develop new skills, and shape the future of OLLI! Don’t wait to be asked; OLLI is always on the lookout for help! To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit the “Our Organization” page on the OLLI website (olli.gmu.edu/our- organization/) or contact us today: [email protected] or (703) 503-3384 (OLLI office). Thank you for your service! Teach! Plan Socials with the Member Services Committee Join a Board or Committee and Plan the Future of OLLI! Open OLLI Volunteer Positions Loudoun Coordinator—Serve as volunteer point-of-contact for the Loudoun campus and coordinate with executive director on campus issues. Publications Chair—Provide technical and editorial support upon request to officers, staff, and committee chairs in the preparation of the quarterly catalog of OLLI courses, OLLI Ink, Poets of OLLI, Teachers Manual, and Member Handbook as well as brochures, invitations, flyers, and other materials. ii All About OLLI Who We Are Give the Gi� of OLLI The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason What be�er way to show apprecia�on for your spouse, University (OLLI Mason) offers daytime courses, lectures, sibling, or good friend than by giving an OLLI eGi� card� special events, and other activities during eight‐week The card can be purchased in any amount to apply toward terms in the spring and fall, a four‐week winter term, and an OLLI membership or event/materials fees. It makes the a six‐week summer term. There are no exams, no credits, perfect re�rement, birthday, or holiday gi�. The gi� of no college degree required or offered, and no age OLLI is great: cap�va�ng classes, fabulous field trips, and threshold. sensa�onal socials to indulge both mind and soul! Course leaders are qualified members of OLLI, Mason Purchase the eGi� card on the OLLI member portal faculty, or others who enjoy sharing their knowledge. (olli.gmu.edu) or by calling the OLLI office: OLLI is par�cularly proud of all of its volunteer teachers (703) 503‐3384. and speakers, many of whom are well‐known experts in George Mason University Privileges their fields. The views expressed are those of the instructors and do not reflect the official policy or OLLI members with an annual membership are entitled to posi�on of OLLI or George Mason University. a George Mason University ID card, which provides library Members pay annual dues and may attend as many privileges, discounted Mason gym membership, and other activities as they wish, subject to space availability. benefits. A free Mason email account with access to the There may be charges for materials and for some Mason intranet is also available. To apply for an ID card, special events. fill out an application, available at any OLLI site or on the OLLI website (under MainMenu/DocStore—scroll down to OLLI Mason publishes an email newsle�er (OLLI E‐News), the document section), and return it to the main office at a catalog each term, an online membership directory, Tallwood or to the site assistant at Reston or Loudoun. and the Member Handbook. An annual literary journal, OLLI Ink, and, from �me to �me, the Poets of OLLI OLLI Closing Policy collec�on are also published. OLLI is closed when county schools are closed due to OLLI Mason is one of many Osher Lifelong Learning inclement weather. OLLI follows the Fairfax County Public Ins�tutes affiliated with The �ernard Osher Founda�on Schools for Fairfax and Reston sites and the Loudoun and is also a member of the Road Scholar Ins�tute County Public Schools for Loudoun sites. Network. OLLI is a nonprofit, equal‐opportunity 501(c)(3) When schools announce a delayed opening, OLLI organi�a�on and does not discriminate on the basis of generally opens on �me. �xcep�on: at George Mason race, color, or na�onal/ethnic origin. facili�es, we adhere to Mason closing decisions. If Mason Where We Are announces a delay, OLLI may need to cancel the first class of the day. Poor condi�ons at OLLI sites may also A map and addresses for all loca�ons are printed on the necessitate class or event cancella�ons. inside back cover. Most ac�vi�es are held at Tallwood in Fairfax, at the United Chris�an Parish near Lake Anne in The most up‐to‐date informa�on on OLLI delays and Reston, or at the Mason site in Loudoun. OLLI’s main closings can be found on the OLLI website: olli.gmu.edu. office is at Tallwood, with satellite offices (open only during class hours) in Reston and Loudoun. All sites are ** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES ** accessible to persons with disabili�es and have free Spring priority registra�on begins parking available. To park at the Mason site in Loudoun Tuesday, February 25 at 9:00 am and ends Wednesday, March 4 at noon. you must obtain a free parking permit from Mason in Loudoun, Suite 130. Register online at olli.gmu.edu How to Join Registra�ons also may be mailed or delivered to: Osher Lifelong Learning Ins�tute Any person may obtain an annual membership by 4210 Roberts Road registering online ( or by comple�ng the Fairfax, VA 22032 olli.gmu.edu) registra�on form on page 53 and submi�ng it to OLLI Register for trips/performances as early as possible. with the required check(s) or credit card informa�on. They can �ll up as early as the �rst day of registra�on. iii OLLI Organization OLLI Program Planning OLLI is a member-driven organization with a Committee Chairs………….Doris Bloch, Kathryn Russell, Board of Directors elected by the membership Nancy Scheeler, Russell Stone and representing Fairfax, Loudoun, and Reston. Loudoun Program………………………………..Barbara Wilan All activities are managed by an executive Reston Program…………………………………...Beth Lambert Program Associates……………………..Alice Slayton Clark, director, staff, and volunteers. Shannon Kim Morrow Program planning subject group chairs are listed at the beginning of each subject section of the catalog. Board of Directors President………………………………………………………….Bill Taylor Spring 2020 Catalog Production Vice President.…………………………………………...Paul Howard Treasurer.……………………………………………..David Osterman Editors……....Leti Labell, Beth Lambert, Stephanie Stahr Secretary…………………….…………………..Marguerite Johnson Proofreaders………………………..Joan Axilbund, Doris Bloch Rebecca Jann, Leti Labell Michelle Blandburg Mel Russell Karen Murphy, Susan Van Hemel Lillian Brooks Charles Silver Catalog Associate…………..…………………………… Leigh Knox Evan Douple Diane Stanley Fred Kaiser Dave Talaber Staff Gloria Loew